When Figen Murray’s son Martyn Hett was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing, she didn’t retreat, she rose.
In this gripping episode of The Meeting Room, Murray shares how grief became fuel for a six-year campaign that led to Martyn’s Law: the UK’s landmark counter-terrorism legislation mandating proactive security measures at public venues.
From walking 200 miles to Downing Street to confronting government inertia, Murray’s story is one of relentless advocacy, emotional resilience, and industry-wide impact. Joined by Olivia Thomas of ICC Wales, the episode explores how venues can prepare for the law’s rollout, why training is non-negotiable, and how collaboration, not complacency, will define the future of safe events.
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